What are things you forgot?

[Stone1984]

I leave out for the approach trail for a 10 day section hike in the morning. As I am getting my stuff packed up in the car tonight I am wondering what I forgot.

What are some things people don't think about?

[JC13]

I forgot to clip my fingernails before I left last outing. Other than that, I generally re-pack the night before to ensure I have everything from my lighterpack list. Worked well so far.

[Stone1984]

I forgot to clip my fingernails before I left last outing. Other than that, I generally re-pack the night before to ensure I have everything from my lighterpack list. Worked well so far.

I did that last night so I wouldn't forget tonight!

[kempset]

I usually forget to check my headlamp battery level and spare batteries. I also like to check my toiletries just in case I overlooked some items.
Enjoy your trip!

[Stone1984]

I usually forget to check my headlamp battery level and spare batteries. I also like to check my toiletries just in case I overlooked some items.
Enjoy your trip!

Thanks I haven't replaced those batteries yet.

[Hatchet_1697]

I forgot my hiking poles once, not the end of the world. I've known ppl who forgot tent stakes, meds/ibuprofen, odor-proof bag for garbage, phone charging cord. It's usually the small stuff.


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[Stone1984]

I have a Zpacks Duplex so if I forget my hiking poles it might be the end lol

[DownEaster]

I have a Zpacks Duplex so if I forget my hiking poles it might be the end lol

Naw. You just whip out your KA-BAR knife (a featherweight 2/3 of a pound) and whittle some wooden replacements.

[Slo-go'en]

Forgot my boots once, then my poles another time.

[grubbster]

Forgot toilet paper......once. Not a mistake you repeat.

[RangerZ]

Superfeet insoles for my boots.

[Hatchet_1697]

I have a Zpacks Duplex so if I forget my hiking poles it might be the end lol

I have an Altaplex, a good stick works wonders. Of course you'd need two. You know Irma might pay you a visit, don't forget the rain gear and a trash compactor bag pack liner.


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[Alligator]

Can't remember...

[egilbe]

I forgot my spoon once, forgot to pack enough snacks once, forgot rain gear once, forgot toilet paper once...do you see a pattern?

[TTT]

I generally leave my troubles behind

[TTT]

I never forget to bring this with me

[MtDoraDave]

So far, I've been thorough about packing things before I leave the house. (Lucky)

I have, however, left a campsite without my bear bag line. The first morning, too! Had to make due with the shorter spare the rest of the week. Since then, I retrieve it when I retrieve my food bag. Coffee can wait an extra 45 seconds.

[garlic08]

As others have said, leaving home isn't a problem. Make and use a detailed checklist. It's packing up from campsites or even after a meal break. Consider bringing a laminated checklist. Police the area carefully by habit and make things visible.

I no longer own the green-gray sack I once had a set of tent stakes in. I've hiked away from lunch breaks without the map bag, or poles, after setting them down behind me.

It may not apply to you, but I've left a motel room having left black rain pants in the dark corner by the bed, reading glasses on the table, compass nicely camouflaged on the patterned bed spread. Lots of people leave chargers plugged in somewhere. A friend makes a habit of leaving cameras and phones all over the world.

[hikermiker]

I forgot a spoon or spork one time. I picked up a piece of wood to carve into one but then visited a general store that had a plastic spoon. Now I pack an extra plastic spoon right in my foodbag.

[Bronk]

This may sound goofy but before I leave for a trip I mentally imagine myself setting up camp, cooking dinner, etc. It helps me mentally go over all of the gear I'm going to need and remember if I forgot something.